How To Fix IO223 - Serial number &1 does not yet exist for material &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IO - Plant Maintenance: Object List

• Message number: 223

• Message text: Serial number &1 does not yet exist for material &2

What causes this issue?

You have entered a serial number which is not yet available for a
material. Your serial number profile does not allow the entry of a new
serial number here.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

You can either select an existing serial number, or you can create
the required serial number in the system using the following menu
path:
<LS>Logistics -> Plant maintenance -> Technical objects -> Serial
numbers -> Create</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IO223 - Serial number &1 does not yet exist for material &2 ?

  The SAP error message IO223 indicates that a serial number for a specific material does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in scenarios where serial number management is enabled for a material, and an attempt is made to perform an operation (such as posting a goods movement, creating a delivery, or performing a stock transfer) that requires a valid serial number.
  Cause:
  
  Serial Number Not Assigned: The material in question has not been assigned a serial number in the system.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number provided in the transaction may be incorrect or does not match the material that is supposed to have a serial number.
  Serial Number Management Not Activated: The material may not be set up for serial number management in the material master.
  Stock Type Issues: The stock type (e.g., unrestricted, quality inspection) may not have a serial number assigned.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign Serial Number: Ensure that a serial number is assigned to the material. This can be done through the following steps:
  
  Go to the transaction code IQ01 (Create Serial Number) or IQ02 (Change Serial Number).
  Enter the material number and create or assign a serial number as required.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Settings: Verify that the material is set up for serial number management:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to view the material master.
  Check the "General Plant Data/Storage" view and ensure that the "Serial Number Management" checkbox is selected.
  
  
  
  Verify Transaction Data: Double-check the transaction data to ensure that the correct material number and serial number are being used.
  
  
  Check Stock Overview: Use transaction code MMBE to check the stock overview for the material and see if there are any existing serial numbers associated with it.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  IQ01: Create Serial Number
  IQ02: Change Serial Number
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  
  
  
  Serial Number Management: This feature allows tracking of individual items in inventory, which is crucial for industries that require precise tracking of products (e.g., electronics, pharmaceuticals).
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to serial number management or the error message IO223.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message IO223 and ensure that the necessary serial numbers are correctly assigned to the materials in question.